The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporation in the world. Founded on October 16, 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney as an animation studio, it has become one of the biggest Hollywood studios, and owner of eleven theme parks and several television networks, including ABC and ESPN. Disney's corporate headquarters and primary production facilities are located at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.

One of the first characters created by Disney was Mickey Mouse.

The company is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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